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NBA Playoffs Same Game Parlay Picks & Predictions: Saturday (Nuggets vs. Lakers)

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LeBron James has had some incredible comebacks throughout his career in the NBA Playoffs.

But if the Lakers fall to the Nuggets at home tonight, it will be nearly impossible for them to overcome a 3-0 deficit against the Denver Nuggets.

Tonight’s game is critical. I’ve got multiple same-game parlays to consider for tonight’s Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.

Saturday’s Best NBA Same Game Parlay Bets

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

  • Leg 1:  Austin Reaves Over 16.5 Points (-125)
  • Leg 2: Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points (-102)
  • Leg 3: Jamal Murray Over 25.5 Points (+100)

How comfortable does Austin Reaves look right now? Reaves has scored at least 22 points in his last three games. He’s going bonkers from downtown after shooting 50% or better in his last five games. And he’s not just taking a couple of threes. In the first two games against Denver, he’s nailed five threes on nine attempts in each game. He’ll continue his shot-making tonight.

But just because Denver is on the road doesn’t mean Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will stop scoring. Jokic has scored at least 29 points in seven of his last ten games. He only added 23 points in Game 2 but attempted 21 shots. He just missed all three three-pointers in that one. He’ll be more effective around the rim in Game 3.

Meanwhile, Murray has attempted 22 shots per game in this series. He’s still shooting over 52% from the field and has surpassed 30 points in both games against the Lakers. He was way more aggressive in Game 2 and helped the Nuggets pull off a shocker. If the Nuggets shock the Lakers in Game 3, Murray must put on another clinic.

Parlay Odds: +646

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

  • Leg 1: Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Assists (-113)
  • Leg 2: Anthony Davis Over 2.5 Assists (-162)
  • Leg 3: Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds (-148)

I’ll start this parlay with Austin Reaves too. Reaves has hit at least five assists in four straight games. Reaves earns at least 36 minutes per night and has made some nifty passes in those games. The ball is in Reaves’ hands a lot, and he’s ultimately a true playmaker.

Meanwhile, Anthony Davis shot just 4-for-15 in Game 2 for the Lakers. He got to the foul line a lot, but his shot, especially around the rim, wasn’t falling. Still, he was able to earn four assists. He essentially needs one assist every 13 minutes. The ball is in his hands enough for that to happen. He’s hit this number in seven of his last ten games.

Lastly, Jamal Murray just added 10 rebounds in Game 2. He was aggressive in every way possible, allowing the Nuggets to sneak by the Lakers in Game 2. Why not go back to that same mindset in Game 3? Murray has hit this line in seven of his last ten games too. Maybe he won’t get 10 rebounds, but he’ll be fishing out rebounds on the defensive end like he has all postseason.

Parlay Odds: +447

Also, take a look at our other best bets for Saturday:

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